BU Safety Manager

The Business Unit (BU) Safety Manager administers the safety program and serves as safety advisor for all job sites in the Business Unit, ensuring safety compliance by the project team and all employees and subcontractors working at the sites.

Serve as a safety professional resource to project teams throughout the Business Unit and promote the successful implementation of the Gilbane Cares safety culture
• Support business development in responding to client safety pre-qualifications, Safety Presentations, etc.
• Develop and ensure distribution and understanding of Project specific safety plans for all new projects based on Safety Alignment Assessment
• Utilize SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Perform at least 6 SafetyNet inspections/month with at least 100 observations each inspection.
• Coach & mentor project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
• Analyze SafetyNet trending reports & share them with project teams
• Ensure open SafetyNet items are closed timely
• Assist teams with developing corrective action plans
• Identify & provide for relevant training within Division (i.e. IIF, topical, Blocking & Tackling, Playbooks, etc.)
• Ensure that all incidents are investigated/ documented/ closed per Gilbane company policy
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators, advise/ provide direction to BU/ Division leadership on focus areas, trends and recommend corrective actions when needed
• Attend Peer Group meetings as directed by the Corporate Safety Director
• Develop professional safety relationships internally/ externally and participate in industry peer meetings and/or professional organizations
• Provide development, support and mentorship for Project Safety Managers under oversight
• Assist with Gilbane internal Safety awards in Division
• Assist Division Safety Director with initiatives and requests for information

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leverage Business Insights - Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Associate Safety Professional
• College Level courses in Occupational Safety Management or Engineering
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations
• Capable of identifying current and future potential exposures and recommending corrective action
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Certified and authorized instructor by GU and OSHA to teach safety courses to employees and contractors
• Ability to plan, direct and manage a safety program within a Division

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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